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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.48, 13,281.84 and 3,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.48, 13,281.84 and 3,011.76 is: 4,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.48 : 13,281.84 = 3,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.48/13,281.84 = 3,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.48x = 13,281.84 × 3,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.48x = 40,001,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,714.44/8,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.19

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